MUREnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Murphy Oil Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +15.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Murphy Oil Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (82): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Revisions (35): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MUR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | $38 → $34 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $48 → $43 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $42 → $45 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $43 → $38 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $41 → $38 |
| 21 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $44 → $41 |
| 21 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $37 → $35 |
| 29 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Johnson Rice | Upgrade | Accumulate | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MUR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 75% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US dividend payers
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In its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Murphy Oil highlighted a new discovery offshore Côte d'Ivoire, revised its 2026 capital program upward, and outlined plans to accelerate activity in the Eagle Ford.
Why it matters — MUR watchers would care because the new discovery, higher capital program, and accelerated Eagle Ford plans signal an expansion of the company's operational activity.
Murphy Oil Corporation was rated a Buy due to its compelling valuation, strong balance sheet, and ongoing growth investments. In Q2 2026, MUR's revenue rose 33.5% to $928.3M, driven by higher oil prices despite planned production declines, with shares among the cheapest in peer comparisons and low leverage.
Why it matters — For a MUR watcher, this item highlights the company's strong financial position, revenue growth, and attractive valuation relative to peers.
Murphy Oil announced an increase in its capital budget alongside new exploration discoveries. The company is appraising its recent Côte d'Ivoire discovery, which targets up to 800 million barrels of oil across two intervals, and is progressing its Gulf of America program for lower-risk reserve additions.
Why it matters — A MUR watcher would care because the expanded budget and new discoveries point to potential growth in the company's reserve base from both high-potential and lower-risk exploration programs.
Murphy Oil Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of the call.
Why it matters — Investors and analysts following MUR would review the transcript for details on the company's quarterly financial performance and strategic outlook.
Murphy Oil reported Q2 earnings that beat analyst estimates, with stronger oil prices, broad production, and lower operating costs boosting revenues and cash flow.
Why it matters — A Q2 earnings beat driven by prices, production, and lower costs signals improved financial performance for Murphy Oil.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Murphy Oil Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $34 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering Murphy Oil Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Murphy Oil Corp. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Murphy Oil Corp. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (82 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +15.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Murphy Oil Corp. 67 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Murphy Oil Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MUR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $70 over the next 12 months.
Murphy Oil Corp. returned +55.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from various assets, including the Eagle Ford Shale formation and offshore operations in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Vietnam, and West Africa.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 8 Aug 2026): "Murphy Oil Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". In its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Murphy Oil highlighted a new discovery offshore Côte d'Ivoire, revised its 2026 capital program upward, and outlined plans to accelerate activity in the Eagle Ford.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from various assets, including the Eagle Ford Shale formation and offshore operations in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Vietnam, and West Africa. Murphy Oil maintains a diversified portfolio of producing assets designed to optimize production efficiency and reserve replacement. The company operates through its Exploration and Production segment, which manages exploration, development, and production activities across its global portfolio, while its Corporate and Other segment handles overhead, financing, and administrative functions. As a publicly traded energy company, Murphy Oil focuses on cost management, operational excellence, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company is committed to maintaining liquidity, managing its debt profile, and pursuing exploration opportunities to sustain long-term production and reserves.
CEO Mr. Eric M. Hambly · 813 employees · United States · https://www.murphyoilcorp.com